Comparison
ReadingVox vs Read&Write
Core reading tools. 58% lower cost. Simpler deployment.
At a Glance
Price
R$1/student/year
T~$2.20-2.50/student/year
Deployment
RChrome extension — 15 min setup
TChrome extension + software
TTS Engine
RNatural neural voices
TBrowser-based synthesis
Pricing Model
RFlat rate, all features
TTiered plans
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ReadingVox | Read&Write |
|---|---|---|
| Text-to-speech | ||
| Word-level highlighting(ReadingVox uses word timings from the voice engine; English only) | ||
| Natural neural TTS voices | ||
| Adjustable reading speed | ||
| Multiple voice options | ||
| Chrome extension deployment | ||
| Works on any website | ||
| Google Docs & Slides(ReadingVox reads them in a side reading panel (Chrome extension), not in the document itself) | ||
| Clutter-free reading view | ||
| AI vocabulary simplifier | ||
| Text magnifier | ||
| Screen mask / reading ruler | ||
| Font controls (OpenDyslexic) | ||
| High-contrast page colors | ||
| Built-in translation (ELL)(ReadingVox: 13 languages, machine translated) | ||
| Screenshot reader (OCR)(Chrome extension only) | ||
| Dictionary | ||
| Picture dictionary | ||
| Word prediction / writing tools | ||
| Speech-to-text input | ||
| Grammar checker | ||
| Talking calculator |
Calculate Your Savings
See how much you could save by switching from Read&Write to ReadingVox.
ReadingVox
$500
$1/student/year
Read&Write
$1,175
~$2.20-2.50/student/year
Annual Savings
$675
57% less per year
Over 3 years, you save
$2,025
That's enough for 135 classroom books at $15 each
When Read&Write Is Better
- Your students actively use writing tools — word prediction, speech-to-text, grammar checking
- Teachers are already trained on the full Read&Write suite and rely on those workflows
- Your procurement team prioritizes vendor longevity — Texthelp has 20+ years in the market
- You need a talking calculator or picture dictionary for younger learners
When ReadingVox Is Better
- Budget matters — at $1/student, you can cover every student in the district
- Reading support is the primary need — most students only use the TTS feature
- Neural TTS quality — natural neural voices with precise word-level highlighting
- ELL students — built-in translation and vocabulary simplification
- Simpler IT — license key and go, no per-student account provisioning
- Dyslexia tools — OpenDyslexic font, reading ruler, high-contrast page colors, text magnifier
Ready to See the Difference?
30-day pilot. Up to 50 students. All features. No credit card required.